Do SA products meet global safety standards?
Global trade is becoming more enforcement-driven as regulatory regimes tighten across major markets. In the European Union, market surveillance authorities continue to remove unsafe or non-compliant products through the Safety Gate system, which recorded thousands of...
Women need a shift from access to influence in the ICT pipeline
As the world marks International Girls in ICT Day tomorrow (23 April), the conversation is shifting - it’s no longer enough to focus on access; the real question is who gets to lead. While progress is often celebrated, the numbers tell a different story. Globally,...
Ransomware, AI drive shift from recovery confidence to proven data resilience
There is a growing disconnect between how confident organisations feel about cyber resilience and the reality of recovery outcomes, according to Veeam’s latest Data Trust and Resilience Report 2026. As ransomware, regulatory pressure, and AI-driven data risk grow,...
Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029
The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...
SA’s procurement problem isn’t cost – it’s capability
A new global report from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global professional body for procurement and supply with a presence in over 180 countries, has revealed a fundamental shift in how organisations manage procurement, with...
Warehouses as we know them are about to change
By 2030, 50% of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as “robot-centric” facilities, with humans being optional, according to Gartner. As warehouse workers become less willing to perform manual tasks, many organisations will be challenged to sustain...
Yo-yoing oil price threatens African airlines and agriculture
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has told delegates to Semafor World Economy in Washington that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to...
AMD collaborates with France to expand its National Strategy for AI
AMD and the French government have announced plans to deepen collaboration in support of France’s National Strategy for AI aimed at accelerating local AI innovation, expanding access to open and advanced compute resources for the local AI ecosystem, and strengthening...
Iran eases some Internet restrictions
As Iran’s Internet blackout goes past 50 days, some Iranians will be able to connect – with limitations. Most of the country’s 90-million citizens have been without international Internet access since the US-Israel-Iran war began on 28 February. Iranians do have...
Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster
For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...
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Endeavor SA closes R230m Harvest Fund III
Endeavor South Africa has announced the close of Harvest Fund III at R230-million. This venture fund brings together both entrepreneurs and institutional investors focused on backing and scaling the next generation of high-growth technology businesses across South...
New CEO for Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Florian Kellenberger as the new CEO of Siemens Mobility South Africa. With more than 23 years of experience at Siemens, Kellenberger previsouly served as head of operations for rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility...
Rustenburg, Orbit TVET strengthen skills development partnership
Rustenburg Local Municipality and Orbit TVET College have strengthened their working relationship through a collaborative skills development programme aimed at upskilling municipal employees with accredited training. The initiative follows an internal skills...
Agricultural innovation can buffer global shocks from the Iran war
The war in the Persian Gulf is already being felt far beyond the region, reflected in rising fertilizer prices in rural India and in the shifting planting decisions of farmers across Africa and well beyond. By Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the International...
Kelvin Nhlapo confirmed as GM of IITPSA
The board of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITPSA) has announced that Kelvin Nhlapo has been appointed GM of the IITPSA with effect from 1 April 2026. Nhlapo joined the IITPSA as head of business development in 2019, and was appointed...
Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world
South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...
The cracks in the password wall
For years, passwords stood as the first - and often only - line of defence between users and cybercriminals. Yet as attacks became more sophisticated, this once-reliable shield turned into a vulnerability, writes Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect:...
War, oil and SA supply chains
Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that the effects of the war in Iran are already rippling through global supply chains and that South African businesses and consumers are unlikely to be spared. Disruptions to energy markets, maritime shipping routes and...
Compliance is key to hiring remotely without the risk
A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed...
LG launches premium same-time delivery, installation service in Gauteng
LG Electronics South Africa is launching its new premium Delivery and Installation Service, currently available in select areas of Gauteng. A defining feature of this service is LG’s move to manage the entire workflow internally. From transportation to final setup,...
Data & AI Solutions Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Data & AI Solutions Architect Role Overview The Data & AI Solutions Architect is a trusted technical advisor and design authority within a Data & AI practice. This role works directly with clients to lead discovery, assessment, and architecture engagements...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...
Intermediate SQL Developer
Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...
Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...
Junior IT Support
Our client is looking for a competent Support Engineer to provide fast and useful technicalassistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.An excellent Support Engineer must have good technical knowledge...
Business Systems Support at PnP – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...
Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source) – Gauteng Midrand
Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (SQL & Open Source Databases)Work Model:Hybrid Contract Term:3 Years Main Purpose of the Job:The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Massmart's enterprise database environment across...
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